Lab Manual

CS601 – Data Communication

LAB No. 01

Learn to create Physical Topology

Department of Computer Science, Virtual University of Pakistan

 Lab 1
Lab Title: Learn to create Physical Topology

Objectives: To study physical topology that means how to connect computers and other
network topologies in the network physically.

Tool: Packet Tracer Simulator

Description:
Physical Topology:

Physical topology is about the design of computers in a network. Physical

topology determines how the computers are connected or wired to each other. As it is understood
from its name physical topology is about the physical appearance of a network. In physical
topologies appropriate cable type must be selected according to used protocol and hardware.
Physical topologies are explained below.

1. Bus Topology
2. Star Topology
3. Ring Topology
4. Tree Topology
5. Mesh Topology.

DIAGRAM:

Fig 1: Bus Topology Fig 2: Star Topology

Mechanism to Conduct Lab:

Students and teacher communicate through Skype/Adobe Connect.

Step 1: Student should download and install the Packet Tracer from this link.

https://ccnav6.com/cisco-packet-tracer-tutorial-for-beginners-how-to-use-packet-tracer
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Step 2: Open Packet Tracer. On the lower left corner, there are all the components required for creating
our network. There are routers, switches, End devices, Hubs, Wireless Devices, and Connections etc.

Step 3: Now you can Perform many action which you want related to network

RESULTS: Student should learn to identify and develop physical network topologies at their own.

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